Referido (en. Referred)

/refeˈɾiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been mentioned or alluded to.
The case referred to in the meeting was complicated.
El caso referido en la reunión fue complicado.
That refers to something or someone.
The referred report is in the folder.
El informe referido está en la carpeta.

Etymology

From the verb 'refer', which comes from the Latin 'referre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

referred to
In relation to something specific.
referido a
to be referred
To be mentioned in a certain context.
ser referido
referred by
Mentioned by someone in particular.
referido por

Related Words

refer
To make reference to something.
referir
mention
Action of mentioning.
mención

Slang Meanings

It is used in informal contexts to refer to someone who has been mentioned.
That is the referred person in yesterday's conversation.
Ese es el tipo referido en la conversación de ayer.
In the workplace, it can be used to talk about a recommended employee.
She is a referred person from my former boss.
Ella es una referida de mi antiguo jefe.